Andy Pettitte Pitches 5 Innings With Yankees Affiliate Double-A Trenton

Andy Pettitte pitched five innings for Double-A Trenton against the Erie Seawolves on Wednesday, and gave up four runs (three earned) among seven hits. He also struck out three and walked one during the outing, throwing 59 strikes among his 81 pitches.

Pettitte left in the sixth inning to a standing ovation by the sellout crowd. He started out rough giving up singles to each of the first two batters he faced, and a run on a fielder's choice. He promptly retired the next nine straight batters. He gave up his second run on a walk and two hits in the fourth, and his third on an error in the fifth. He left a man on first in the sixth who would eventually score after Pettitte was pulled.

The 40-year-old former New York Yankees retiree is still eyeing a return to the majors sometime around May 10. Pettitte is expected to make at least three more minor league starts in preparation.

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Yankees Vs. Rangers Final Score: Phil Hughes Pulled In 3rd Inning As Texas Wins 7-3

Phil Hughes lasted just 2.2 innings on the mound, as the New York Yankees lost 7-3 to the Texas Rangers to close out their three-game series on the road with consecutive losses. Hughes gave up five hits, including a home run, and four earned runs before being replaced by Clay Rapada.

Hughes hit two batters and gave up a monster home run to Adrian Beltre in the second inning before getting the hook in the third. Rapada got the last out in the inning and the Yankees put in David Phelps to start the fourth. He promptly gave up the Rangers' final three runs in 2.1 innings on the mound, including one-run homers to Mike Napoli in the fourth and Mitch Moreland in the sixth. Phelps was pulled after Beltre's third hit of the game, a single to score Ian Kinsler.

Derek Jeter went 2-for-4 from the plate to extend his hitting streak to 15 games. Unfortunately, his teammates couldn't take him around home plate. Alex Rodriguez went 0-for-4 for the second straight night, and is now hitting just .221 for the season. The Yankees peppered Scott Feldman with six hits and two earned runs in his 3.1 innings on the mound, but managed just one more hit, a Raul Ibanez homer in the seventh inning off Neftali Feliz, the rest of the way.

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Yankees Vs. Rangers: Lineups for Wednesday's Game Announced

The lineups for Wednesday's rubber match between the Yankees and Rangers have been announced.

The Yankees are going with the same lineup, with the only change being Alex Rodriguez at third base and Eric Chavez as the DH. The two are swapping their positions in the field from Tuesday's lineup. The Rangers didn't make any changes. With two of the best lineups in baseball, it's not a surprise neither team made any major changes.

Here is the lineup for the Yankees:

Derek Jeter, SS

Curtis Granderson, CF

Alex Rodriguez, 3B

Robinson Cano, 2B

Mark Teixeira, 1B

Nick Swisher, RF

Raul Ibanez, LF

Eric Chavez, DH

Russell Martin, C

Here is the lineup for the Rangers:

Ian Kinsler, 2B

Elvis Andrus, SS

Josh Hamilton, CF

Adrian Beltre, 3B

Michael Young, DH

Nelson Cruz, RF

David Murphy, LF

Mike Napoli, C

Mitch Moreland, 1B

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Michael Pineda Has Torn Labrum, Out For Year, Yankees Announce

We may now know why Michael Pineda's velocity was down in spring training. The New York Yankees announced Wednesday that Pineda has a torn labrum. He will have surgery on Tuesday and is out for the year.

pineda has a torn labrum. surgery tuesday

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) April 25, 2012

pineda said to have felt a "sharp pain'' saturday. injury may have occurred then. but he didnt throw well from start of camp

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) April 25, 2012

The 23-year-old Pineda had been placed on the DL at the end of March with shoulder tendinitis. His velocity was down in Spring Training, but said his health was fine until toward the end of camp. He normally throws as high as 97 mph, but was barely cracking the 90s in camp.

The Yankees have relied on 37-year-old Hiroki Kuroda and 35-year-old Freddy Garcia in the rotation since with Pineda's absence, and the two will be even more important now as Pineda is done for the year, unless the Yankees try to make a move.

Yankees (10-7) At Rangers (14-4) Preview: Game Time, TV Schedule, Probable Pitchers

Wednesday night will be the rubber game of the three-game set between the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees.

The Bronx Bombers will start Phil Hughes who has had a brutal start to the 2012 campaign.

On a good note, the best game he's pitched this season was his last outing against the hapless Minnesota Twins. Hughes was able to last five and two third innings, only surrendering two earned runs in a win.

The 240-pound hurler will be trying to lower his 6.75 ERA against perhaps the best lineup in baseball.

Texas will hand the ball to Scott Feldman who is making his first start of the season. The veteran Hawaiian native has made two relief appearances this year and is yet to allow a run.

Of course, the story in Arlington is always the hitting which once again is tremendous. Josh Hamilton already has eight home runs while batting .400.

The Yankees are no slouches themselves, being led by Nick Swisher's league-leading 21 RBI and Curtis Granderson's six long balls, only second to Hamilton in the American League. Derek Jeter is also on fire, hitting .416 thus far.

TV: YES

Time: 8:05 p.m. ET

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Yankees Vs. Rangers Final Score: Derek Jeter Extends Streak, But New York Loses 2-0

The New York Yankees were able to stymie the Texas Rangers' potent lineup for the second night in a row Tuesday. Unfortunately, they couldn't kick start their own offense, as Yu Darvish dominated from the mound to give the Rangers a 2-0 win in the second game of the three-game series in Texas.

Darvish, the star Japanese pitcher the Rangers were able to sign during the offseason, was excellent in his fourth career start, giving up just seven hits in 8.1 scoreless innings. He picked up 10 strikeouts to two walks in the outing, earning a standing ovation from the Rangers' faithful as he was relieved by Joe Nathan after putting Nick Swisher on base in the ninth inning.

Derek Jeter went 2-for-4 from the plate to extend his hitting streak to 14 games. Jeter reached on an infield single in the third inning that loaded the bases with no outs. Curtis Granderson struck out looking on the next at-bat, however, then Alex Rodriguez grounded into a double play from third to first to end the Yankees' best scoring opportunity of the game.

Hiroki Kuroda started for the Yankees, giving up five hits and both of the team's earned runs in 6.2 innings of work. Ian Kinsler put the Rangers up 1-0 in the first with a solo-shot home run. Josh Hamilton capped the scoring with a single to right field to score Elvis Andrus in the third inning.

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Michael Pineda Injury Update: Yankees Receive 'Disappointing' News On Young Hurler

As time passes and more news begins to trickle out about the shoulder of New York Yankees young hurler Michael Pineda, the more it seems he will not be making his Yankee debut anytime soon. The latest setback seems to have come Tuesday, when Pineda was sent for a second opinion, which according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch, was requested by Pineda's agent.

Pineda did have a dye contrast MRI today at the direction of Yankees team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad, and the team is not ready to reveal those results. Presumably, Ahmad and Altchek will confer before an official announcement is made.

Yankee manager Joe Giaradi said the latest news was "disappointing" and he will move on like Pineda will not be available in the near future.

For now, New York is relying on Hirkoki Kuroda, who starts Tuesday night, to fill the void, and will need a struggling Freddie Garcia to turn things around quickly, as Andy Pettitte slowly gets ready for his return in the minor leagues.

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Yankees (10-6) At Rangers (13-4): Japanese Stars Hiroki Kuroda, Yu Darvish Face Off

The New York Yankees and Texas Rangers will square off Tuesday for Game 2 of a three-game set at in Arlington, TX, however, this match-up will have a bit more intrigue than other regular-season contests. That's because the Yankees will be throwing newly acquired Japanese pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, who will oppose Japanese phenom Yu Darvish.

Kuroda will be making his fourth start with the Yankees (10-6), who earned their fourth straight victory on Monday in a 7-4 victory in Game 1. Kuroda has had mixed results in his three starts, as he's compiled a 1-2 record with a 5.00 ERA.

Meanwhile, Darvish (2-0, 3.57 ERA) hasn't been Cy Young-esque, however, did help the Rangers down the Detroit Tigers 10-3 in his last start, which featured two hits, five walks and and five strike outs.

To catch the Japanese showdown, here's the basic viewing information:

Location: Rangers Ballpark in Arlington

Game Time: 8:05 p.m. ET

TV Information: YES Network or MLB Network

Radio: 1050 ESPN

Series: Yankees won Game 1 of the three-game set 7-4 on Monday.

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Yankees Vs. Rangers Final Score: Derek Jeter Goes 4-For-5 At The Plate In 7-4 New York Win

The New York Rangers won 7-4 on Monday night in Game 1 of their three-game series against the Texas Rangers. Derek Jeter went 4-for-5 at the plate to extend his hitting streak to 13 games. He batted in one run, and ran in two more to help the Yankees stymie a Rangers squad that had won nine of its last 10 games.

CC Sabathia pitched eight innings to earn his second win of the season. He held the Rangers to just one run through five innings, though he couldn't keep one of the best lineups in baseball down forever. Josh Hamilton hit a home run in the sixth inning, and Craig Gentry hit a two-run double in the seventh to bring Rangers within three runs.

Derek Holland got the loss after giving up seven earned runs in six innings of work. Alex Rodriguez hit his 632nd career home run in the fifth inning, scoring Jeter and Robinson Cano to provide the winnings runs. Curtis Granderson put the Yankees on the board with a two-run single to second in the first inning. Nick Swisher hit a sac fly in the fifth to score Chris Stewart.

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